Portfolio: TREES Research Unit
Executive summary
Over several years, TREES (Tourism R e s e a r c h in Economic Environs and Society) has
established itself as a leading tourism research entity that is making a contribution to alleviating the
scarce skills in tourism research in South Africa and sub-Saharan Africa (through post-graduate studies),
as well as growing the field of knowledge through published research. TREES is a young, passionate
and enthusiastic research unit whose research supports major government policies, since tourism is seen
as a key pillar in economic development. In addition, one will find that our research has already made
several contributions to improving services and products throughout the region. But where did it all start?
In the early 1980s, Prof Gert Scholtz started a research entity called the Institute for Leisure Studies. He
was director until Prof Melville Saayman took over in 1995 and changed the name to the Institute for
Tourism and Leisure Studies. In the early 2000s, the National Research Foundation (NRF) put out a
call for the establishment of research entities and this led to the birth of the first tourism niche
research entity called SEIT (Socio-Economic Impact of Tourism), after which the name was changed to
TREES. In 2015, TREES became a research unit. With tourism growing in importance in the country, we
are becoming more relevant every year and our research focus is also in line with the goals and
objectives of the National Department of Tourism; e specially by focusing on economic environmental
and community (society) issues. Government and the private sector regard tourism as an important
industry and this enhances our relevance. In addition, more private sector businesses are taking
decisions based on proper research. This makes us even more relevant and sustainable. We also adapt
themes and focuses where necessary to address the specific needs of industries or scholarly communities.
A future direction is to expand our international relations, and Green Bubbles (an international research
project on scuba diving) is one of the pillars in achieving this.
Vision and mission
Our vision is to become an internationally recognised centre of excellence in tourism research in
economics, environs and society.
Our mission is to conduct and publish quality tourism research within economic environs and
societies, thereby contributing to:
• Improving the quality of life of communities;
• Addressing relevant and current societal issues;
• Expanding the knowledge (cutting edge research: new and innovative) base;
• The tourism industry in general;
• Developing skilled researchers and post-graduate students; and
• Improving the international position of the research entity.
Portfolio: TREES Research Unit
Our values are:
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Quality;
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Ethically sound;
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Honesty;
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Respectability;
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Integrity and
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Scientific vigour.
Research entity description
TREES has a strong team consisting of ten primary researchers and one secondary researcher of
whom four hold National Research Foundation (NRF) ratings, indicating recognised researchers by the
international research community. Currently, the programme has six full professors, t w o associate
professors and three senior lecturers. All our researchers have PhD degrees and collectively work
towards our ultimate vision, which is to become a centre of excellence.
TREES is located in the Faculty of Economic and Management Sciences at the Potchefstroom
Campus of North-West University. Three programmes have been identified to form the primary pillars of
research, namely economic, social and environmental. Most of the research is applied at events, local and
regional authorities, resorts, conservation activities, game farms and South Africa as a destination.
RECOGNITION AND AWARDS
• Prof Melville Saayman was awarded by the Faculty as best senior researcher of the year in 2014 in
the Faculty for the sixth consecutive year. Three of these years he won NWU researcher of the year
award in the Faculty.
• Prof Martinette Kruger was awarded the best junior researcher of NWU for three consecutive
years (2012-2014)
• Prof Melville Saayman published his 100th peer-reviewed article in 2013.
• Prof Andrea Saayman was awarded the second runner up in the ‘ Women in Science 2011’ in the
‘Young Women in Social Science category’ and published her 50th peer-reviewed article in 2013.
• Prof Elmarie Slabbert was second runner up in the ‘Women in Science 2013’ in the ‘Young Women
category’.
• TREES hosted a Tourism Day celebration on 25-26 September 2013 on behalf of Minister M van
Schalkwyk.
• Prof Martinette Kruger won the ABSA award (now the Vice Chancellor’s Medal) as best master’s student.
• Dr Pierre-André Viviers and Dr Karin Botha were the study leaders for the best Master of Commerce
student at the NWU who was awarded the Vice-Chancellor’s Medal in 2014.
Portfolio: TREES Research Unit
• Prof Elmarie Slabbert, Dr Pierre-André Viviers and Dr Karin Botha received the award for Best
Environmental Conference Abstract at the International Conference on Events held in Bournemouth,
England in 2013.
• Prof Melville Saayman, Prof Martinette Kruger and Dr Karin Botha received the 3rd Best Conference
Paper in Effective Sustainable Tourism Management at the Global Sustainable Tourism International
Conference held in Nelspruit, South Africa in 2010.
• Dr Karin Botha received two A-rated ITEA Awards (Institutional Teaching Excellence Award) at the
NWU, Potchefstroom Campus in 2008 and 2012.
• Dr Pierre-André Viviers received two A-rated ITEA Awards (Institutional Teaching Excellence Award)
at the NWU, Potchefstroom Campus in 2007 and 2012.
• Prof Peet van der Merwe was named the best presenter in the “Open category” and best “Overall
presentation” at the 2009 South Africa Wildlife Management Association (SAWMA) Symposium held at
Thaba ‘Nchu Black Mountain Hotel, 13-16 September 2009.
• Prof Elmarie Slabbert has been president of SAIMS (South Africa Institution of Management Science)
since 2104.
• Miss Anzelle Vorstman, a BCom Tourism Management graduate from the North-West University
(Potchefstroom Campus), won first place in the internationally acclaimed IMEX-MPI-MCI Future
Leaders Forum International University Challenge held in Frankfurt.
• Miss Esmarie Myburgh won the Chancellor’s Medal for best master’s student of 2015.
• Prof Elmarie Slabbert has been appointed to serve on the advisory committee of the Minister Research
Forum.
• Prof Melville Saayman has been appointed by the MEC to serve on the panel to develop a Provincial
Tourism Sector Strategy.
RESEARCH PARTNERSHIPS AND COLLABORATION
The involvement of distinguished professors and extraordinary professors has an important contribution
to the total overall output of TREES. The main advantage lies in the interaction between these recognised
scholars with staff members, along with the training and workshops they offer and their knowledge on a
variety of research issues.
• CATHSSETA (Culture, Art, Tourism, Hospitality and Sport Education and Training Authority, is the
Sector Education and Training Authority (SETA)) – two-year contract for M & PhD student bursaries
and internships.
• Memorandum of Understanding (MoUs) with international universities in Russia (Saint Petersburg
State University, St Petersburg), Germany (University of Applied Sciences, Heide), France (The
University of Angers, Loire Valley), Slovakia (University of Cyril, Skopje) and Switzerland (University
of Applied Sciences, Chur). These MoUs facilitate the exchange of personnel and students and
create platforms for collaborative research.
Portfolio: TREES Research Unit
• MoU with North West Parks and Tourism Board, Big Concerts, Northern Cape Tourism Department,
SANParks and South African Tourism.
• Green Bubbles international tourism scuba project funded by EU, where TREES is one of the nine
role-players, but is the largest contributor to the project
• Festivals: TREES has longstanding MoUs with the following festivals: Innibos Festival; Wacky
Wine Weekend − Robertson Wine Route; Cape Town International Jazz Festival and Aardklop
National Arts Festival.
• Sport events: Economic impact and market profile surveys have been conducted at major sport
events, namely the Two Oceans Marathon, Cape Town Cycle Tour (previously known as the
Cape Argus Cycle Tour), the Comrades Marathon, Cape Epic, Dusi Canoe Marathon, Midmar
Mile, KDC and Ironman SA. This h a s enabled TREES to determine the economic impact and
market profile of the spectators and participants, respectively. Many articles as well as M and PhD
studies emanated from these studies.
• Academic award sponsorships from the industry for our tourism students include FEDHASA; South
African National Parks; Tsogo Sun Hotels; North West Tourism Board; SATSA; AFRICAN SUN
MeDIA; ATKV; Student Flights; and Forever Resorts.
• Dr Gang Li, Dr Saskia de Klerk and Prof Muzzo Uysal have been appointed as extraordinary
professors and researchers, respectively.
Strategic map for TREES
Vision Areas
Objectiv
STRATEGIC
To become an internationally recognised centre of excellence in tourism research in
environs and society
Economics
Environment
Society
• To increase the production of high quality research that is published in recognised high-impact journals
• To grow our research through active personnel development, attracting new talent with a special focus on equity
targets
• To establish and foster links with industry by providing accurate and quality industry-based research
• To be a research entity without discrimination that fosters previously disadvantaged post-graduate students to
become research leaders to increase personnel, address equity and acquire research equipment
• To instil greater co-operation between international and national researchers and support thereof
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4.
PRODUCTIVITY
RELEVANCE
International
publications
30 peer-reviewed
articles
Innovative research
projects
Serve on the
Ministers Research
advice committee
33 industry reports
The Minister of
Tourism quoted
statistical data from
TREES
QUALITY
TQM FACTORS Host national &
international
conferences
5.
VIABILITY
Returning
customers from
industry
MANAGEMENT
Strategic
management
Director with vision
Growth in postgraduate student
numbers
Support from the
Dean
Portfolio: TREES Research Unit
Client list:
TREES have completed industry-based research for the following clients over the past 5 years:
- Sports Commission
- Forever resorts
- IT Master
- AGES
- Volksblad Arts Festival
- PROREC-NW
- Recreation South Africa
- Cape Argus Cycling Tour
- SASOL
- Klein Karoo National Arts
- Experimental Aircraft
- Cape Town International Jazz
Festival
Association (EAA)
Festival
- Oppikoppi Arts Festival
- Two Oceans Marathon
- Innibos Arts Festival
- Grahamstown Arts Festival
- Hex River Valley Tourism
- Comrades
- Cape Philharmonic Orchestra
- Aardklop Arts Festival
Committee
- Spring Fiesta
- Standard Bank
- Cape Town Cycle Tour
Wacky Wine Festival
- Robertson Wine Farms
- Cultivaria Arts Festival
Ezemvelo KZN Conservation
- Big Concerts
- Huisgenoot
- Randburg Municipality
- Spier Wine Estate
- Kieriekrankie Festival
- ABSA
- Comrades Marathon
- Zion Christian Church
- Tongaat Huletts
- Southern Sun
- Sun International
- Tzaneen Local Authority
- Kirstenbosch Botanical
- Mpumalanga Tourism
- South African National Parks
Garden
Authority (MTA)
(SANParks)
- North West Parks and
- Limpopo Department of
Tourism Board
Tourism
- North West Department of
Agriculture and Conservation
- North West Department of
Social Services, Arts,
Culture and Sport
- South African Tourism (SAT)
- Department of Environmental
Affairs and Tourism (DEAT)
- North West Department of
- Northern Cape Department
Tourism and Economic
of Economic Development
Development
and Tourism
- N12 Treasure Route
- Midmar Open Water
- Cape Town Philharmonic
Committee
Swimming Event
Orchestra
- Potchefstroom Local
- Northern Cape Provincial
- World Tourism Organisation
Authority
Government
(WTO)
- Klerksdorp Local Authority
Afrikaanse Taal- en
- South African Tourism
-Northern Cape Department for
Sport and Recreation
Portfolio: TREES Research Unit
- Metsimaholo Local Authority
Kultuurvereniging (ATKV)
Institute (SATI)
- Western Cape Finance
- National Research Foundation
Department
(NRF)
- South African Environmental
- South African National
Observation Network (SAEON)
Recreation Council (Sanrec)
- National Department of Sport
and Recreation
- Good food and wine show
- South African Hunters and
Game Conservation
Association
- National Business Initiative
(NBI)
- Department of Correctional
- Pretoria National
Tourism Enterprise Programme
Services
Zoological Gardens
(TEP)
- South African Police Service
- UShaka Marine World
(Durban)
- South African cheese festival
-First National Bank
- Southern District Council
- Robertson Wacky Wine
- Decorex
- H20
- PROREC-NC
- SANParks
- Honorary hunters
- Ironman
- National Department of
Tourism
- KDC (Kimberley Diamond
Cup)
- Diamonds and Dorings
- PHASA
- WRSA
- African Bike week
- Dusi Canoe
- Student Flights
- Cape Epic
- Monte Casino
-African Sun MeDIA
- South African National
Recreation Council
- Game ranches
- NAMPO Agricultural Show
- South Africa Bike Festival
ABSA – Profitability of game
ranching
- South Africa lion breeders
association
Portfolio: TREES Research Unit
Our participation
Personnel
Academic and research status
Editorial board
Prof Melville Saayman
• AIEST – Tourism Review
Director: Tourism Research in Economic Environs and
• Journal of Convention &Event Tourism
Society
• Anatolia
NRF rated
• Annals of Tourism Research
• Encyclopedia for Tourism.
Research Interests
• Journal of Hospitality and Tourism
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Tourism economics
• International Journal of Event and Festival Management.
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Tourism management and investment
• Journal of China Tourism Research
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Travel motivation
• Journal of Contemporary Management
Prof Elmarie Slabbert
• Serving on the Research Forum of the Minister of Tourism (2013-2017)
Head: Tourism Programme
• Chairperson: Southern African Institute for Management Scientists
• Vice-chairperson: Tourism Educators of South Africa
Research Interests
• International Retail and Marketing Review (2014-)
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The social impact of tourism
• e-Review of Tourism Research (2015-)
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Tourism marketing
• International Journal of Hospitality and Event Management (IJHEM)
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Travel behaviour
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Branding, image and positioning
(2015-)
• Journal of Contemporary Management (2014-)
• Tourism Management and Studies Journal (2015-)
Portfolio: TREES Research Unit
Prof Peet van der Merwe
NRF rated
Research Interests
• Curriculum development board of PHASA
• Board of directors N12 Treasure route
• Editors for RASAALA- Recreation and Society in Africa, Asia and Latin
America
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Environmental impacts
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Game farms
• SANParks scientific research panel for tourism related research (2013)
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Ecotourism
• Advisory board of the president of WRSA
•
Hunting
Prof Martinette Kruger
• Editorial Board of Event Management
NRF rated
• Journal of convention and event tourism
• Acts as subject Editor /Reviewer for the journals Acta Commercii,
Research Interests
International Journal of Festival and Event Management, Journal for
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Market segmentation
Research in Sport, Physical Education and Recreation
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Marketing
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Travel motivation
•
Management
Dr Lindie du Plessis
• National Board for Business Women
Senior lecturer
• Editorial Board: Journal of revenue and pricing management: Editorial
Research Interests
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Competitiveness, quality
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Value for money
Price and tourism management
board member.
Portfolio: TREES Research Unit
Prof Karin Botha
• Panel of reviewers for the Journal of Contemporary Management
Associate professor
• Scientific committee for SAIMS
Research interests
• Events management
• Marketing
• Purchase behaviour
Prof Pierre-André Viviers
Senior Lecturer
Research Interests
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Event management
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Social impact
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Marketing
Dr Stefan Kruger
• African Journal of Tourism, Hospitality and Leisure
Senior lecturer
• Tourism Analysis
• Interdisciplinary Journal
Research Interests:
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Quality of life and wellness
Portfolio: TREES Research Unit
Prof Andrea Saayman
Research programme leader (Economics)
• Central committee member of the International Society for Tourism
Economics (IATE)
NRF rated
• Academic committee of ERSA (Economic Research Southern Africa)
Research Interests
• Tourism Economics
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Applied econometrics
• International Advances in Economic Research
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Tourism economics
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Forecasting
Dr Gang Li
• Journal of China Tourism research
Research fellow
• Annals of Tourism Research
• Journal of Tourism Research
Research interests
• Forecasting
• Tourism economics
Prof Muzaffer Uysal
• Journal of Travel Research
Extraordinary Professor
• Annals of Tourism Research
Research interests
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Quality of life
•
Events management
Portfolio: TREES Research Unit
Prof Waldo Krugell
• South African Journal Economic Management Science
Director: Economics (secondary participant)
Research interests
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Microeconomics of tourism
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Impact analysis
Dr Saskia de Klerk
• Journal of Small Business Management
Senior lecturer and higher degree coordinator (secondary
• Innovation Management Policy and Practice Journal
participant)
• Academy of Management (Gender and Diversity panel)
• Human Resource Management Journal
Research Interests
• Entrepreneurship (Social, youth, immigrant, tourism and
female entrepreneurship)
• Creative industries and networking
• African Journal of Tourism, Hospitality and Leisure
• Journal of Mixed Methods Research
• International Journal of Business and Economics
• Australian Centre for Entrepreneurial Research Exchange (ACERE)
• Qualitative and mixed method research
Dr Serena Lucrezi
Acted as reviewer for:
Post-doctoral fellow
• Tourism Management,
• Marine Biodiversity,
Research interests
• Journal of Coastal Research, Regional Studies in Marine Science,
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Sandy Beach ecology
• Annals of Tourism Research, Environmental Management,
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Crustacean biology,
• Global Ecology and Conservation,
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Ecological indicators,
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Marine Ecology Progress Series,
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Human impacts on coastal environments,
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Invertebrate Biology,
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Marine tourism, marine protected areas
• Environmental Monitoring and Assessment
Portfolio: TREES Research Unit
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Scuba diving,
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Coastal management
Dr V Dao Truong
Acted as reviewer:
Post-doctoral fellow
• Annals of Tourism Research
Research interests
• Journal of Sustainable Tourism
• Tourism and poverty alleviation
• Current Issues in Tourism
• The politics of tourism in former and transitioning state
• Tourism Geographies
socialist countries
• Journal of Social Marketing
• Social marketing, behaviour change, and public health
• Sage Open Journal
• Macro-marketing
• African Journal of Marketing Management
• Conservation science
• South African Journal for Research in Sport, Physical Education and
Recreation
Dr Marco Scholtz
• E-review of tourism research
Senior lecturer
• Acted as reviewer on: International Journal of Event and Festival
Management;
Research interest:
• Acta Commercii;
Social media
• Journal of Hospitality Management and Tourism
Tourism social impact
Portfolio: TREES Research Unit
Mrs Hanneri Borstlap
Senior administrative assistant
Portfolio: TREES Research Unit
Top Published Articles:
2016:
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Kruger, M., Saayman, M. 2016. Understanding the Zion Christian Church (ZCC) Pilgrims
International Journal of Tourism Research, 18:27-38.
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Saayman, M. 2016. Willingness to pay: who are the cheap talkers? Annals of Tourism Research,
96-111.
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Schlacher TA, Lucrezi S, Connolly RM, Peterson CH, Gilby BL, Maslo B, Olds AD, Walker SJ,
Leon JX, Huijbers CM, Weston MA, Turra A, Hyndes GA, Holt RA, Schoeman DS. 2016.
Human threats to sandy beaches: A meta-analysis of ghost crabs illustrates global anthropogenic
impacts. Estuarine, Coastal and Shelf Science, 169:56- 73.
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Lucrezi, S., Saayman, M. & Van der Merwe P. 2016. An assessment tool for sandy beaches: A
case study for integrating beach description, human dimension, and economic factors to identify
priority management issues. Ocean and Coastal Management, 121: 1-22.
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Lucrezi, S. & Van der Walt, M.F. 2016. Beachgoers’ perceptions of sandy beach conditions:
demographic and attitudinal influences, and the implications for beach ecosystem management.
Journal of Coastal Conservation, 20:81-96
2015:
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De Klerk, S. 2015. The creative industries: An entrepreneurial bricolage perspective. Management
Decision, 53(4), 828-842
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Du Plessis, E. & Saayman, M. 2015. Understanding value for money at a live music performance.
Journal of Contemporary Management, 12: 1-19
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Fourie, M. & Kruger, M. 2015. "Festivalscape" factors influencing visitors' loyalty to an agri-festival
in South Africa. Acta Commercii, 1-11.
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Kruger, M. & Saayman, M. 2015. Running up or down – why is there a difference in spending?
Journal of Economic and Financial Sciences, 8(1): 63-82.
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Kruger, M. & Saayman, M. 2015. Motives of circus attendees in South Africans: The case of Cirque
du Soleil’s Dralion. South African Business Review, 19(2): 51-73
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Kruger, M., Viljoen, A. & Saayman, M. 2015. Why pay to view wildflowers in South Africa?
Tourism Analysis, 20(1). 81-97.
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Lucrezi, S. 2015. Ghost crab populations respond to changing morphodynamic and habitat
properties on sandy beaches. Acta Oecologica 62: 18-32.
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Lucrezi, S. & Saayman, M. 2015. Beachgoers' demands vs. Blue Flag Aims in South Africa?
Journal of Coastal Research, 31(6): 1478-1488.
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Saayman, A. & Saayman, M. 2015. An ARDL Bunds test approach to modelling tourist
expenditure in South Africa. Tourism Economics. 21(1):49-66.
Portfolio: TREES Research Unit
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Saayman, M. & Dieske, T. 2015. Segmentation by motivation of tourists to the Kgalagadi
Transfrontier Park. South African Journal of Business Management, 46(2): 77-87.
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Scholtz, M., Kruger, M. & Saayman, M. 2015. Determinants of length of stay at three coastal parks
in South Africa. Journal of Ecotourism, 14(1): 21-47.
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Van der Merwe, P., Saayman, M. & Rossouw, R. 2015. The economic impact of hunting in the
Limpopo province. Journal of Economic and Financial Sciences, 8(1): 223-242.
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Visagie, J., Botha, K. & Viviers, P. 2015. Analysing the ticket purchasing behaviour of younger
Afrikaans cinema attendees. South African Theatre Journal, 28(2):180-208.
2014:
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Botha, K., Slabbert, E. & Viviers, P. 2014. Towards a ticket purchase behaviour model for South
African arts festivals. Journal of Contemporary Management, 11: 324-348
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Cini, F. & Saayman, M.
2014. Which age spends the most in a National Park, South Africa?
Koedoe, 56(2) 1-7.
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De Witt, L., Van Der Merwe, P. & Saayman, M. 2014. Critical ecotourism factors applicable to
national parks: a visitor perspective. Tourism review international, 17(3): 179-194.
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Du Plessis, L., Saayman, M. & Potgieter, M. 2014. Key success factors in managing a visitors’
experience at a South African international airport. Journal of Contemporary Management, 11: 510533.
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Engelbrecht, W.H., Kruger, M. & Saayman, M. 2014. An analysis of critical success factors in
managing the tourist experience at the Kruger National Park. Tourism Review International,
17(4):237-252.
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Hadjikakou, M., Chenoweth, J., Miller, G., Druckman, A. & Li, G. 2014. Rethinking the Economic
Contribution of Tourism: Case Study from a Mediterranean Island. Journal of Travel Research,
53(5): 610-624.
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Kruger, M. & Saayman, M. 2014. How do mountain bikers and road cyclists differ? South African
Journal for Research in Sport, Physical Education and Recreation, 36(2): 137-152.
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Kruger, M., Saayman, M. & Hermann, U. 2014. First-time versus repeat visitors at the Kruger
National Park. Acta Commercii, 14(1): 1-9.
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Kruger, S., Saayman, M., & Ellis, S. 2014. The influence of travel motives on visitors happiness
attending a Wedding Expo. Journal of Travel and Tourism Marketing, 31(5): 649-665.
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Lee, D-H., Kruger, S., Whang, M-J., Uysal, M. & Sirgy, M.J. Validating a costumer well-being
index related to natural wildlife tourism. Tourism Management, 45: 171-180.
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Lucrezi, S. & Saayman, M. & Van Der Merwe, P. 2014. Impact of off-road vehicles (ORVs) on
ghost crabs of sandy beaches with traffic regulations: a case study of Sodwana Bay, South Africa.
Environmental Management, 53(3): 520-533.
Portfolio: TREES Research Unit
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Lucrezi, S., Saayman, M. & Van Der Merwe, P. 2014 Influence of infrastructure development on
the vegetation community structure of coastal dunes: Jeffrey’s Bay, South Africa. Journal of Coastal
Conservation, 18(3): 193-211.
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Saayman, A., Saayman, M. & Gyekye, A. 2014. Perspectives on the economic value of a
pilgrimage. International Journal of Tourism Research, 16(4): 407-414.
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Saayman, M. & Saayman, A. 2014. How deep are scuba divers’ pockets? Tourism Economics,
20(4): 813-829.
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Saayman, M. & Saayman, A. 2014. Who is willing to pay to see the Big 7. Tourism Economics,
20(6): 1181-1198.
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Viljoen, A., Kruger, S., & Saayman, M. 2014. Understanding the role that Quality of Work Life of
food and beverage employees plays in perceived service delivery and productivity. Southern African
Business Review, 18(1): 27-52.
2013
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Botha, A. & Saayman, A. 2013. Modelling tourism demand for South Africa: An almost ideal
demand system approach. Journal of Economic and Financial Sciences. 6(3): 683-706.
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Cini, F., Kruger, P.S. & Ellis, S. 2013. A model of intrinsic and extrinsic motivations on subjective
well-being: the experience of overnight visitors to a National park. Applied Research in Quality of
Life. 8:45-61.
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Cini, F. & Saayman, M. 2013. Understanding visitor’s image of the oldest marine park in Africa.
Current Issues in Tourism. Special Issue, 16(7-8):664-681.
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De Witt, L., Van Der Merwe, P. & Saayman, M. 2013. Critical ecotourism factors applicable to
national parks: a visitor perspective. Tourism review international, 17(3): 179-194.
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Du Plessis, L., Van Der Merwe, P. & Saayman, M. 2013. Tourists’ perception on whether South
African national parks are environmentally friendly. Acta Academica, 45(1):187-208.
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Kruger, M. & Saayman, M. 2013. Assessing the viability of first-time and repeat visitors to an
international jazz festival in South Africa. Event Management, 17(2):179-194.
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Kruger, M., Viljoen, A. & Saayman, M. 2013. Who pays to view wildflowers?
Journal of
Ecotourism, 12(3): 146-164.
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Kruger S., Rootenberg C., & Ellis, S. 2013. Examining the influence of the wine festival
experience on tourists'. Quality of Life. Social Indicators Research, 111:1(2), 435-452.
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Lucrezi, S & Saayman, M. Van Der Merwe, P. 2013. Perceived diving impacts and management
implications at a popular South African reef. Coastal Management, 41 (5): 381-400.
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Naude, R., Kruger, P.S. & Saayman, M. 2013. Who to work for? A hotel or a resort. International
Journal of Hospitality Management, 33 (June): 331-338.
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Saayman, A. & Cortes-Jiménez, I. 2013. Modelling intercontinental tourism consumption in South
Africa: a system of equations approach. South African Journal of Economics, 81(4): 538-560
(Dec).
Portfolio: TREES Research Unit
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Saayman, A. & Saayman, M. 2013. Exchange rate volatility and tourism – revisiting the nature of
the relationship. European Journal of Tourism Research, 6(2):104-121.
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Saayman, M., Rossouw, R. & Saayman, A. 2013. Socio-economic impact of the Table Mountain
National Park. Journal of Economic and Financial sciences, 6(2):439-458.
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Scholtz, M., Kruger, M. & Saayman, M. 2013. Understanding the reasons why tourists visit the
Kruger National Park during a recession. Acta Commercii, 13 (1): 1-9.
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Slabbert, E., Viviers, P. & Erasmus, J. 2013. The influence of length of residency on the social
impacts of National Arts Festivals in South Africa. Journal of Human Ecology, 44(1): 85-95.
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Van Niekerk, M. & Saayman, M. 2013. The influences of tourism awareness on the travel Patterns
and Career Choices of High School Students in South Africa. Tourism Review, 68(4): 19-33.
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VAN WYK, L.M., SAAYMAN, M. & ROSSOUW, R. 2013. Economic impact of KKNK National Arts
Festival. Journal of Economic and Financial Science, 6(1):129-152.
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SPECIAL PROJECTS
1997-2003
• Socio-economic impact of the provincial sport centre in Kimberley.
• Sport and recreation survey of Machavie village North West Province; Northern Cape Province.
• Economic impact of domestic tourism on the South African economy.
• South Africa’s travel and tourism – economic driver for the 21st century.
• Statistical analysis of domestic and international tourists; tourism database of the North West Province.
• Assessment of the corporate SANGALA project.
• Tourism master plan for Mafikeng.
• A marketing analysis of tourists visiting selected National Parks in South Africa; Pretoria National Zoo.
• Funding policy document for the Department of Social Services, Arts, Culture and Sport.
• Impact of recreation on an urban community – Sonderwater.
• Aardklop 2002: Economic impact analysis and market profile.
• Economic impact of the EAA Airweek in Potchefstroom.
• Mpumalanga Tourism Authority: Research plan and database development.
• National Research Foundation Report: Indigenous games.
• The greater Kgalagadi-Molopo Transfrontier Park: Project proposal.
• An analysis of the tourism and leisure needs of rural communities in the North West Province.
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Portfolio: TREES Research Unit
2004
• An analysis of biltong hunting in the North West Province.
• Analysis of visitors to Aardklop National Arts Festival and various National Parks in South Africa
respectively.
• Game farm development: Namibia.
• National Business Initiative: Business development strategy & impact assessment strategy.
• South African Tourism Institute: Teachers training in North West, Free State, Northern Cape and
Gauteng; Training analysis over three years.
• Western Cape Tourism Board: Determining the feasibility of a bed levy in Western Cape.
2005
• A marketing analysis of tourists visiting Addo Elephant National Park; Golden Gate National Park; Karoo
National Park; Kgalagadi Transfrontier Park; Augrabies National Park; Kruger National Park;
Tsitsikamma National Park; Innibos Arts Festival Aardklop National Arts Festival; Grahamstown Arts
Festival, Klein Karoo National Arts Festival; Nampo Festival; Oppikoppi Festival; Volksblad Arts
Festival.
• An analysis of biltong hunting in South Africa.
• Development of a tourism master plan for Sasolburg.
• Training impact assessment of the Tourism Enterprise Programme.
2006
• Analysis of the family recreation cluster – Limpopo Province.
• Analysis of the hunting cluster.
• Marketing analysis of Aardklop National Arts Festival; Innibos Arts Festival; Kgalagadi Transfrontier;
Augrabies Falls National Park, Kruger National Park (June and December), Addo Elephant, Tsitsikamma
and Karoo National Parks, Tsitsikamma National Park and Golden Gate Highlands National Park.
• SAEON: The Assessment of a potential node manager host for the arid region.
• The economic impact of visitors to KKNK.
• Tourism Plans for SAN Parks (21 individual plans for national parks).
2007
• A marketing analysis of tourists visiting the Addo Elephant National Park, Kruger National Park,
Wilderness National Park; Tsitsikamma National Parks, Karoo National Park, Mountain Zebra National
Park, Kgalagadi Transfrontier Park; Augrabies Falls National Park, Mapungubwe National Park,
Marakele National Park, Golden Gate National Park.
• Vredefort Dome Tourism Plan (World Heritage Site).
• A marketing analysis: Pretoria National Zoo; Hex River Valley – Western Cape.
• Marketing profile and economic impact of visitors to Aardklop National Arts Festival; Innibos Arts Festival.
Portfolio: TREES Research Unit
• The socio-economic impact of visitors to ABSA KKNK; Grahamstown National Arts Festival.
2008
• A community and marketing analysis of visitors to Natalia Resort/Winkelspruit.
• A marketing analysis of overnight and day visitors to Kruger National Park; Mapungubwe National Park;
Mountain Zebra National Park; Addo Elephant National Park; Augrabies Falls National Park; Plettenberg
Bay; Marakele National Park; Jeffery’s Bay; Kgalagadi Transfrontier National Park; Tsitsikamma
National Park; Wilderness National Park.
• Action plan: Northern Cape Hunting Industry.
• Profile and economic impact of Grahamstown National Arts Festival; Oppikoppi Music Festival; Volksblad
Arts Festival.
• The effect of Forever Resorts’ services on tourists’ quality of life: The case of Loskopdam; The case of
Warmbaths.
• The National Profile and Economic Impact of Biltong Hunters in South Africa.
• The role of entrepreneurs at Klein Karoo National Arts Festival.
• The socio-economic impact of visitors to Grahamstown National Arts Festival.
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The economic impact of the Cape Argus Cycle Tour.
• The visitor profile of Ushaka Marine World.
2009
• A marketing analysis and economic impact of the North West International Air show; Pro20 cricket
match held in Potchefstroom.
• A marketing analysis of overnight and day visitors to Kruger National Park (December/January/June/July
2009); Addo Elephant National Park ; Augrabies Falls National Park; Golden Gate National Park; Karoo
National Park; Kgalagadi Transfrontier National Park; Mapungubwe National Park; Marakele National
Park; Mountain Zebra National Park; Addo Elephant National Park.
• A socio-economic impact of visitors to the Cultivaria festival 2009; Northern Cape hunting industry.
• Profile and economic impact of Innibos Arts Festival; Grahamstown National Arts Festival; Cape Town
International Jazz Festival; Wacky Wine Festival.
• The impact of quality tourism service on tourists’ satisfaction levels: A report of Badplaas; A report of
Swadini.
2010
• A marketing analysis and economic impact of the Old Mutual Two Oceans Marathon; Northern Cape
hunting industry.
• A marketing analysis of current and potential supporters of the Cape Philharmonic Orchestra.
• A marketing analysis of overnight visitors to Addo Elephant National Park; Augrabies National Park;
Karoo National Park 2010; Kgalagadi Transfrontier National Park; Kruger National Park; Mountain Zebra
Portfolio: TREES Research Unit
National Park 2010; Bontebok National Park; Golden Gate Highlands National Park; Tsitsikamma National
Park; Wilderness National Park and West Coast National Park..
• A marketing analysis of participants and spectators at the Midmar Mile 2010.
• A marketing analysis, economic and social impact of visitors to the Innibos Arts Festival 2010.
• Critical success factors in managing hotels in South Africa. Socio-economic impact of tourism:
Potchefstroom.
• Interim Research Report Tongaat Huletts.
• National profile and economic impact of biltong hunters in South Africa 2010.
• Profile of visitors and economic impact of the Cape Town International Jazz Festival 2010.
• The socio-economic impact of the Kruger National Park; ABSA KKNK in Oudtshoorn 2010; Free-State
hunting industry; Limpopo Province hunting industry.
• A marketing analysis and economic impact of John Cleese: The alimony tour in South Africa;
Riverdance; Cape Town International Jazz Festival; Coldplay; Comrades Marathon 2011; Kings of Leon
Concerts; Old Mutual Two Oceans Marathon 2011; The Script; U2 360° tour; WWE Smackdown; Neil
Diamond Concerts: A tale of four cities; Roxette Concerts; James Blunt Concerts: A Case of two cities;
Rain – A tribute to The Beatles; Wacky Wine festival 2011; Innibos Arts festival.
• A marketing analysis of attendees at the summer sunset concert at Kirstenbosch Botanical Gardens.
• An analysis of how green consumers are: A case of day visitors to Spier Wine Estate.
• Analysing the travel behaviour of visitors to Riverside Lifestyle Resort.
• Business Plan for the re-development of the Kghodwana Cultural Village. Mpumalanga Department of
Culture, Sport and Recreation.
• Economic impact of the ZCC pilgrimage.
• National profile and economic impact of biltong hunters in South Africa 2011.
• Pricing framework for the accommodation sector in South Africa: A focus on supply.
2012
• A marketing analysis and economic impact of John Cleese: The alimony tour in South Africa; Absa Cape
Epic event; ABSA Kirkwood Wildlife festival 2012; Argus Pick and Pay Cycle tour 2012; Cape Town
International Jazz Festival 2012; Comrades Marathon; Eagles; Il Divo concerts; Michael Bublé concerts;
Moody Blues concerts; Old Mutual Two Oceans Marathon 2012; Roxette concerts; Steve Hofmeyr CD
launch concerts 2012; Sting concerts; Wacky Wine festival; Usher concert.
• A marketing analysis of attendees at the Old Mutual summer sunset concerts of Hugh Masekela at
Kirstenbosch Botanical Gardens 2012; Cape Philharmonic Orchestra at Kirstenbosch Botanical Gardens
2012; Phantom of the Opera 2012.
• A marketing analysis of day visitors to Agulhas National Park; Namaqua National Park; West Coast
National Park.
• A marketing analysis of overnight visitors to Addo Elephant National Park (January 2012);
Addo
Elephant National Park (July 2012); Augrabies Falls National Park; Bontebok National Park; Golden
Portfolio: TREES Research Unit
Gate National Park; Karoo National Park 2012; Kgalagadi Transfrontier National Park 2012; Kruger
National Park 2012; Mapungubwe National Park; Mountain Zebra National Park.
• A marketing analysis of participants and spectators of the Midmar Mile 2012.
• A social and environmental impact analysis of Scuba diving activities at Sodwana Bay.
• An analysis of visitors and exhibitors attending the Wedding Expo at the Coca Cola Dome
• Kirkwood Wildsfees: Effects on resident’s quality of life.
• Venue selection behaviour of prospective brides and relationship quality between exhibitors and
organisers of the Johannesburg Wedding Expo.
• Visitors’ perceptions of the non-consumptive value of selected species and game-viewing experiences in
South African National Park
2013
• A marketing analysis and economic impact of Spec-Savers Ironman South Africa 2013; Adam Lambert
Concerts; Bon Jovi concerts; the Cape Argus Pick ‘n Pay Cycle Tour; Cape Argus Pick ‘n Pay Cycle
Tour 2013; Cape Town International Jazz Festival 2013; Celtic Woman Concerts; Dralion Cirque du
Soleil performances; Harley Davidson Africa Bike Week 2013; Innibos Lowveld National Arts Festival
2013; Justin Bieber concerts; Lady Gaga concerts; Linkin Park concerts; Metallica concerts; Old Mutual
Two Ocean Marathon 2013; Red Hot Chili Peppers concerts; Rodriguez concerts; Unlimited Dusi Canoe
Marathon; Wacky Wine Festival 2013; World Wrestling Entertainment Live
• A marketing analysis and spending analysis of trophy hunters 2012 season.
• A marketing analysis of day visitors to Agulhas National Park 2012.
• A marketing analysis of overnight visitors to Bontebok National Park 2012; Kruger National Park 2012;
Tsitsikamma National Park 2012; A Wilderness National Park 2012.
• National profile and economic impact of the biltong hunters in South Africa 2013.
• Profile of visitors to selected beaches and their perceptions concerning the Blue Flag programme.
2014
• An exploration of possible activity developments at Golden Gate Highlands National Park 2013.
• A marketing analysis and economic impact of Spring Fiesta 2014; Bruce Springsteen concerts; Bryan
Adams concerts; Cape Argus Pick n Pay Momentum Cycle Challenge 2014; Cape Town International
Jazz Festival 2014; Dave Mathews Band concerts; Innibos Lowveld International Festival 2014; Joss
Stone concert; KykNET & Robertson Wine Valley’s Wacky Wine Weekend; Nickelback concerts; Nitro
Circus Live events; Rihanna concerts; Santana concerts.
• A marketing analysis and socio-economic impact of the Winter Wonderland Festival in Gordon’s Bay
• A marketing analysis of overnight visitors to Addo Elephant National Park November 2013.; Mokala
National Park, April 2014; Richterveld National Park: Jul 2014; Tsitsikamma National Park, April 2014;
Tankwa Karoo National Park: Aug 2014.
• A marketing analysis of spectators to a T20 international cricket match.
Portfolio: TREES Research Unit
• A marketing analysis of spectators to an international soccer match: South Africa vs. Brazil
• An analysis of the Kimberley Diamond Cup: Attendees, local business owners & community members.
• An evaluation of 4x4 overnight trails in South African National Parks.
• An understanding of the economic impact of beef and venison sales, 2014.
• Visitor perceptions regarding a hydroelectric power station at Augrabies Falls National Park.
2015
• A marketing analysis of the One Republic concert; Samsung Rage Festival 2014; Kenny Rogers;
Global Softech Sixes Tournament spectators 2014; Salute to the Sockeye Festival 2014 ; John Legend
concerts.
• A marketing analysis of overnight visitors to Camdeboo National Park: March 2015; Mountain Zebra
National Park: March 2015.
• A marketing analysis and economic impact of the Michael Bublé concerts 2015; Kimberley Diamond
Cup 2014: Attendees, local businesses owners & community members.
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Adventure activity preferences of current and future South African National Park markets.
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An analysis of the tourism labour market in the North West Province.
• An analysis of the Kimberley Motor Show 2014: Attendees, local businesses owners & community
members.
• An analysis of the Diamonds & Dorings Festival 2014: Attendees, local businesses owners & community
members.
• Profitability of the Game Ranch industry - ABSA
Books published
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An introduction to conference tourism [M Saayman & E Slabbert (2002)]
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An introduction to sports tourism [M Saayman (2002)]
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An introduction to Urban Tourism [M Saayman (2002)]
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Ecotourism in action: Practical guidelines and principles [E Myburgh & M Saayman 2nd ed. (2002)]
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Ecotourism: Getting back to basics [M Saayman (2008; 2009)]
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En route with tourism [M Saayman (2007, 2000)]
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Guest House management in South Africa [M Saayman & E Slabbert (2003)]
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Hospitality, leisure and tourism management [M Saayman, (2002; 2008 & 2009)]
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Kom ons speel tradisioneel [M Saayman & E Myburgh (2000)]
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Managing game farms from a tourism perspective [P van der Merwe & M Saayman (2002; 2004)]
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Onderwysershandleiding Graad 10/11/12 [M Van Niekerk & M Saayman (2006)]
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Parks and recreation management in perspective [M Saayman (1999)]
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Practical guidelines for starting your own tourism business [L de Kock & M Saayman (1999)]
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Provincial Tourism Guides (All provinces) [M Saayman (Ed) (2003)]
Portfolio: TREES Research Unit
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Reis en Toerisme Graad 10/11/12 [M Van Niekerk & M Saayman (2006)]
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Teachers Guide Grade 10/11/12 [M Van Niekerk & M Saayman (2006)]
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Tourism marketing in South Africa [M Saayman, 2nd ed. (2001)]
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Tourism Marketing: Back to Basics [M Saayman (2006)]
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Traditional games of Southern Africa [M Saayman & T van Niekerk (1996)]
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Travel and Tourism Grade 10/12/13 [M Van Niekerk & M Saayman (2006)]
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Wisdom for the wise manager / Wyshede vir die wyse bestuurder [M Saayman (2000)]
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Hunting and game farm tourism. Cape Town: Sun Media (P Van Der Merwe & E Du Plessis
(2014)].